Is Tangier more expensive than Rabat?

Tangier is 4.1% more expensive than Rabat overall. Rent is 14.9% lower, groceries 5.7% more expensive, and restaurants 13.4% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Rabat or Tangier?

Rabat has a purchasing power index of 60.7 while Tangier has 43.4 (NYC = 100). Rabat offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇦 Rabat vs 🇲🇦 Tangier

2026

Tangier is 4.1% more expensive

Category	🇲🇦 Rabat	🇲🇦 Tangier	Difference
Cost of Living	34.0	35.4	+4.1%
Rent	12.1	10.3	-14.9%
Groceries	35.0	37.0	+5.7%
Restaurants	32.2	27.9	-13.4%
Purchasing Power	60.7	43.4	-28.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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